Meaning of the word "if you sell the cow, you sell her milk too" in English
What does "if you sell the cow, you sell her milk too" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you sell the cow, you sell her milk too
US /ɪf juː sɛl ðə kaʊ, juː sɛl hɜːr mɪlk tuː/
UK /ɪf juː sɛl ðə kaʊ, juː sɛl hə mɪlk tuː/
Idiom
used to say that if you get rid of something, you also lose the benefits or income that come with it
Example:
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He wanted to sell his rental property for quick cash, but I reminded him that if you sell the cow, you sell her milk too.
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Quitting your job to live off your savings is risky; remember, if you sell the cow, you sell her milk too.